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May 28, 2013

Father's Day Gifts Both Dad and Mom Can Enjoy

I would like to thank Michelle Pino today for doing this guest postEnjoy!

How
many times are special-occasion gifts really selfless? I mean, we
usually have some ulterior motive when we give, don’t we? This
Father’s Day, go ahead and embrace enlightened self-interest. Get
Dad a gift he’ll enjoy that benefits you as well. Need help coming
up with some ideas? Here are a few to get your creative juices
flowing.

A
Manly Grill

Are
you tired of doing all the cooking for your family? Dad will happily
help without even realizing it when you get him that grill
he’s been eyeing. If you have great weather and a place to grill
outdoors, you can go with a traditional grill. If outdoor space is
limited or you live in an area where the weather doesn’t cooperate
often with outdoor plans, find an indoor model that he’ll love.
Either way, it translates to less work for you.

A
Resort Day

Even
a single day at a resort will help to recharge dad’s energy, and
you can enjoy the day there as well. I’ve seen many guys spend
hours at Turning Stone Resort’s poker
tables
or swing away on the golf course while their wives relax at the
resort spa. Then meet up for a couples’ massage or dinner together
in the evening.

Clothes

Need
to work on your man’s appearance a little? Many men are happy to
wear the clothes if you actually buy them for him. Pick out a
handsome clothing item or two that you’ve been dying to see him
wear. You might be surprised how willing he’ll be to clean up
nicely for his lady once he has the right clothes for the job.

The
Gift of Fitness

Has
Dad spent more time watching television than watching his weight
lately? Get some quality time together at the gym with a fitness club
membership,
or enroll as a couple into one of the popular six-week shred classes.
You’ll get him off the couch, and the two of you will also get to
spend some quality time together while improving your health and
fitness.

Of
course, there are many other ways you can surprise your man and
benefit yourself this Father’s Day. For more inspiration, think of
things that both of you enjoy, and consider how you might use those
things to add some extra spark to your relationship on Father’s Day
and throughout the rest of the year.